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Geofluids
H-index 18

Geofluids

1468-8115

Published by: Hindawi

https://www.hindawi.com/journals/geofluids/

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Earth Science 212 117 150 17
Engineering and Technology 634 74 114 13

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 299
Documents by Best Scientists*: 352
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 4
SCIMAGO H-index: 71
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.347
Impact Factor: 1.2

Overview

Top Research Topics at Geofluids?

The journal generally zeroes in on subjects such as Geochemistry, Permeability (earth sciences), Geotechnical engineering, Mechanics and Fracture (geology). The research on Geochemistry featured in Geofluids combines topics in other fields like Structural basin, Carbonate and Fluid inclusions. The research on Permeability (earth sciences) tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Porosity, Petroleum engineering, Petrology, Coal and Fluid dynamics.

Discussions in Geofluids are anchored in the subject of Porosity and the similar topic of Mineralogy. Most of the works presented in the journal deals with Geotechnical engineering but it intersects with the subject of Stress (mechanics). Flow (psychology) is a focus of the presented Mechanics works and it dives deep in Flow (psychology).

It explores topics in Fracture (geology) which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Hydraulic fracturing and Coal mining. The concepts on Coal mining presented in it can also apply to other research fields, including Roof and Borehole.

  • Geochemistry (17.55%)
  • Permeability (earth sciences) (17.33%)
  • Geotechnical engineering (15.89%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Measurements of gas permeability and diffusivity of tight reservoir rocks: different approaches and their applications (529 citations)
  • Wettability alteration of caprock minerals by carbon dioxide (317 citations)
  • The geological methane budget at Continental Margins and its influence on climate change (255 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Geofluids:

The most cited papers mainly deal with areas of study such as Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Geotechnical engineering, Permeability (earth sciences) and Petrology. Hydrothermal circulation and Fluid inclusions are some topics wherein Geochemistry research discussed in the published papers has an impact. While work presented in the most cited articles provide substantial information on Permeability (earth sciences), it also covers topics in Porosity, Oil shale, Geothermal gradient and Seismology, Induced seismicity.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Composite material
  • Thermodynamics
  • Statistics

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal aims to foster the development of research in Fracture (geology), Geotechnical engineering, Permeability (earth sciences), Coal mining and Petroleum engineering. While Fracture (geology) is the focus of the journal, it also provided insights into the studies of Hydraulic fracturing and Mechanics, Computer simulation. Geotechnical engineering research featured in Geofluids incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Stress (mechanics) and Deformation (mechanics).

The journal explores issues in Permeability (earth sciences) which can be linked to other research areas like Porosity and Petrology. The journal addresses concerns in Coal mining which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Mining engineering, Aquifer and Borehole. The research on Petroleum engineering discussed in the journal draws on the closely related field of Volume (thermodynamics).

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Groundwater Inrush Control and Parameters Optimization of Curtain Grouting Reinforcement for the Jingzhai Tunnel (8 citations)
  • Thermal Maturation Regime Revisited in the Dongying Depression, Bohai Bay Basin, East China (7 citations)
  • Macro-Micro Response Characteristics of Surrounding Rock and Overlying Strata towards the Transition from Open-Pit to Underground Mining (5 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in Geofluids (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Mark Person (17 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Tianfu Xu (13 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Feng Gao (11 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 7 more than at the previous edition,
  • Bruce W. D. Yardley (10 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Steven E. Ingebritsen (10 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Geofluids (based on the number of publications) are:

  • China University of Mining and Technology (226 papers) published 105 papers at the last edition, 52 more than at the previous edition,
  • China University of Petroleum (179 papers) published 91 papers at the last edition, 58 more than at the previous edition,
  • PetroChina (130 papers) published 80 papers at the last edition, 56 more than at the previous edition,
  • Chinese Academy of Sciences (125 papers) published 33 papers at the last edition, 12 more than at the previous edition,
  • Sinopec (81 papers) published 45 papers at the last edition, 35 more than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 15.18% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 56.55% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 15.65% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 10.22% of all publications and 17.57% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Top Publications

  • Stability of the Foundation of Buried Energy Pipeline in Permafrost Region

    (2021)
    63 Citations
  • Evaluation of Floods and Landslides Triggered by a Meteorological Catastrophe (Ordu, Turkey, August 2018) Using Optical and Radar Data

    Sultan Kocaman;Beste Tavus;Hakan A. Nefeslioglu;Gizem Karakas

    (2020)
    48 Citations
  • Macro-Micro Response Characteristics of Surrounding Rock and Overlying Strata towards the Transition from Open-Pit to Underground Mining

    (2021)
    38 Citations
  • Fracture, Dissolution, and Cementation Events in Ordovician Carbonate Reservoirs, Tarim Basin, NW China

    Vinyet Baqués;Estibalitz Ukar;Stephen E. Laubach;Stephanie R. Forstner

    (2020)
    38 Citations
  • Stimulation Techniques of Coalbed Methane Reservoirs

    Jicheng Zhang;Leilei Si;Junguo Chen;Mehmet Kizil

    (2020)
    33 Citations
  • Interpretation of Recent Unrest Events (Bradyseism) at Campi Flegrei, Napoli (Italy): Comparison of Models Based on Cyclical Hydrothermal Events versus Shallow Magmatic Intrusive Events

    A. Lima;Robert J. Bodnar;B. De Vivo;F. J. Spera

    (2021)
    29 Citations
  • Crustal Fault Zones (CFZ) as Geothermal Power Systems: A Preliminary 3D THM Model Constrained by a Multidisciplinary Approach

    Hugo Duwiquet;Laurent Guillou-Frottier;Laurent Arbaret;Mathieu Bellanger

    (2021)
    29 Citations
  • Hydrochemical Characteristics and Evolution Mode of Cold Seeps in the Qiongdongnan Basin, South China Sea

    Zhifeng Wan;Chongmin Chen;Jinqiang Liang;Wei Zhang

    (2020)
    29 Citations
  • Gas Hydrate Accumulation and Occurrence Associated with Cold Seep Systems in the Northern South China Sea: An Overview

    Wei Zhang;Jinqiang Liang;Qianyong Liang;Jiangong Wei

    (2021)
    23 Citations
  • Effect of Particle Size and Solution Leaching on Water Retention Behavior of Ion-Absorbed Rare Earth

    (2020)
    22 Citations

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